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Basket tales of the grandmothers : American Indian baskets in myth and legend  Cover Image Book Book

Basket tales of the grandmothers : American Indian baskets in myth and legend

Summary: Storytellers from over 100 Native American societies lend their voices to this collection of "grandmother's basket tales." From creation myths to ghost stories and fables, Indian baskets provide the theme for over 250 traditional selections, each recounted in the words of its narrator. The Turnbaughs supplement these authentic Native accounts with their own introductions." "More than 280 handsome and historic photographs celebrate the traditional beauty and lore of American Indian basketry. They include many original and never-before-published images that depict Native artisans and their baskets." "Woven together into one unique volume, these stories, commentaries, and illustrations document the rich heritage of Native North American basketry as no other book has done.

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  • ISBN: 0962831417
  • ISBN: 9780962831416
  • Physical Description: print
    xv, 210 pages : illustrations (some color), map ; 26 cm.
  • Publisher: Peace Dale, R.I. : Thornbrook Pub., c1999.

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General Note:
"Published in cooperation with the Museum of Primitive Art and Culture ... Peace Dale, Rhode Island"--T.p. verso.
Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subject: Indian baskets North America History
Indian basket makers North America
Indians of North America Folklore
Indian women North America

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.

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  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Lummi Library E 98 .B3 B37 1999 249934 Stacks Available -

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